reuse

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verb

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 

reused; reusing; reuses

transitive verb

: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing

the need to reuse scarce resources

reuse packing material as insulation

reuse

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noun

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüs 

: further, different, or repeated use

Examples of reuse in a Sentence

Verb

I can reuse that container.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Circularity involves retrieving and reusing materials within the system, with recycling technology serving as a crucial link. —Han Hendriks, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

Along with prioritizing other sustainable waste management practices, such as composting and reusing building materials, New York has the opportunity to become a leader in sustainability by shutting down Seneca Meadows once and for all. —Yvonne Taylor, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025

Noun

The Falcon 9 holds the record for the highest number of launches and reuses in U.S. history. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025

It was built on a 10.2-acre historic site and represents an adaptive reuse of a long-time cannery operation. —George Avalos, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1843, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reuse

• abstruse
• abuse
• adduce
• atreus
• caboose
• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse
• footloose

Kids Definition

reuse

verb

re·​use

(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz

: to use again especially in a different way

reuse

-ˈyüs

noun